Women who say they were sexually abused by Jeffrey Epstein are expected to sue the disgraced financier's estate as soon as Wednesday, when a New York law goes into effect that makes it easier for people to file civil lawsuits over sexual abuse.

Lawyers for several women sexually abused by disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein plan to file lawsuits this week against his estate. According to Reuters, the move comes following his apparent suicide in a New York jail cell. We intend to promptly file those civil claims. Los Angeles Attorney Lisa Bloom The women had held off suing Epstein while federal prosecutors pursued sex trafficking charges against him.